“As you can see, I talk to dogs. All animals, really. They’re much more direct than people” (Coupland 52). As one of the characters in Douglas Coupland’s novel “Hey Nostradamus!,” Jason is, by nature, very shy around other human beings. However, he has a great affinity for members of the animal kingdom, and, in particular, his dog Joyce. Jason finds great comfort and happiness in her faithful presence and companionship. In fact, when the dog breeder suggests that he and Joyce have a love for each other, he readily agrees that this is indeed the case (Coupland 53). For travelers who share this admiration and interest in wildlife, a visit to Va
ncouver would not be complete without a trip to the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Just as the city provides a “home away from home” for the many people who visit and immigrate to its shores, the zoo is a second home for a plethora of animals that do not originate in British Columbia. The inhabitants consist of both traditional residents such as lions, and tigers, and bears (oh my!), as well as many other lesser-known species, including the Addax, Nilghai, and Mara. In addition to seeing the many different types of animals, the zoo also offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about them. This is done through narrated activities that occur on a daily basis, and include attractions such as the safari miniature
train, wilds safari bus, and lion and tiger feeding. Located in Aldergrove, the GV Zoo is open every day, all year long, and features very affordable family and children’s rates. As Jason of “Hey Nostradamus!” demonstrates, animals have the potential to be a very important and influential part of life. Vancouver in fortunate enough to host some very interesting members of the animal Kingdom, who have made the Greater Vancouver Zoo their home after traveling from all over the world. For those humans traveling to the city, the GV Zoo can be a great way to spend the day, develop a respect for wildlife, and learn about species from around the globe!To learn more about the Greater Vancouver Zoo, visit their website at http://www.gvzoo.com/
Coupland, Douglas. Hey Nostradamus!. New York: Bloomsbury Publishing,
2003.
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